Featured Parts & Components

India’s automotive aftermarket shines at ACMA Automechanika 2024, eyes $35 billion exports

Featuring 1500+ product categories across 10 segments, the event provided a comprehensive platform for automotive wholesalers, distributors, and traders The 5th edition of ACMA Automechanika 2024, held in collaboration with Messe Frankfurt and as part of Bharat Mobility Global Expo, concluded  on a high note, garnering a footfall of 35,000 business visitors. It was a conglomeration of the entire mobility ecosystem […]

Events Parts & Components

Huge success of Madurai Auto Expo 2023 reflects growing aftermarket opportunities

The Auto Expo 2023, jointly organized by The Tamil Nadu Automobile and Allied Industries Federation (TAAIF) and The Tamil Nadu Motor Parts Dealers Association (TMPDA) in Madurai from 30th September 2023 to 2nd October 2023, was a tremendous success. The success of the show can be mainly attributed to the unity, hard work, and team […]

Trucks

Tata Motors steps up tech game in BS-VI OBD II era

In a fast-paced world where automotive technology is evolving rapidly, Tata Motors, a leader in the commercial vehicle segment, has made significant strides in embracing innovation and raising the bar for the industry. Rajesh Kaul, Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors, sheds light on the company’s remarkable journey in transitioning from BSIV to BSVI emission […]

Service & Maintenance

TII in Champs-sur-Yonne: a strong sales and service partner for France

The TII Group site in Champs-sur-Yonne is the sales centre for TII SCHEUERLE transport solutions and the centre of excellence for servicing existing vehicles in fleets of French customers, including the industrial vehicles of TII KAMAG and the TII brand NICOLAS. The site is also dedicated to retrofitting existing vehicles and supplying spare parts to […]

Service & Maintenance Vehicle Finance

Tata Motors Finance and PASCO Motors introduce industry-first Digital Credit Facility for CV service and maintenance

Tata Motors Finance, one of India’s leading NBFCs pioneering in vehicle finance, and PASCO Motors LLP, a leading authorized dealer of Tata Motors in North India, have announced an Industry-first strategic partnership to offer a seamless digital credit line for an array of maintenance and servicing needs of commercial vehicles. The development was jointly announced […]

commercial vehicles Trucks

Eicher propels Shree Chadda Roadlines to next level of growth and expansion

Eicher, a brand under the highly successful Volvo-Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) JV, has been quietly revolutionising the fortunes of numerous transporters and logistics companies across the country. In this exclusive interview with Anuj Chadda, owner of Shree Chadda Roadlines in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, N. Balasubramanian discovers how Eicher has propelled the company to new levels of […]

Distribution & Retail Service & Maintenance

‘Tyre quality has improved a lot over the years’: Siremull Hirachand Tyrestore

T. Loon Chand Chordia of, Siremull Hirachand Tyrestore has behind him decades of experience in dealing with all kinds of tyres. In this interview with M. Stephen, he talks about the ground realities in today’s tyre business and how sales have taken a big hit due to several disruptive strategies. Could you share details about […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland and VST Auto India open two new dealerships and pilot care centres in Rajasthan

Ashok Leyland has opened two new CV showrooms on the Ajmer Road in the Jaipur and Kotputli regions, in collaboration with Jaipur-based VST Auto India Private Limited. This move will provide customers in Jaipur-Ajmer belt, with easy access to all of their automotive needs, offering end-to-end transportation solutions through technology, innovation and superior services, reports […]

Garage Equipment

Madhus Garage Equipment -Offering service that’s ‘class apart’

It’s a no brainer that only with quality equipment a garage owner can ensure long-term robust business for himself. For this, choosing to offer quality service with good equipment is crucial. In a frank conversation with Sarada Vishnubhatla, Nikhil B, Deputy Managing Director, Madhus Garage Equipment urges garage owners in India to always buy quality […]

Service & Maintenance Technology

myTVS launches ‘Life360’, India’s first connected car platform for aftermarket

myTVS, India’s largest independent integrated multi-brand car service provider,has announced the launch of a connected car platform, ‘myTVS Life360’ for all the post-warranty passenger cars. This is for the first time in India that an aftermarket player offers a ‘Super app’ to passenger car customers that will provide vehicle service, emergency assistance, parts, insurance, payment platform, accessories, along […]

Garage Equipment Service & Maintenance

ATS Elgi’s successful EXCON debut with improved MSU

In the Spotlight Satish Ram R, AGM – Sales, and Saravanakumar S, Sr. Manager – Business Development, ATS Elgi EXCON 2022 Special ATS Elgi’s maiden successful show at EXCON 2022 drew business visitors to view their Mobile Service Unit (MSU), fondly termed as Workshop on Wheels besides other technologically innovative solutions for the construction and […]

Garage Equipment

Madhus 2.0 Embodying new vision, new energy

Madhus Garage Equipment is more than a provider of aligner and wheel balancing equipment. In an aggressive step forward, Madhus makes the presence of its flagship equipment brand, Hunter, felt across market segments in India. It is not only a premium brand in wheel alignment and service solutions, it is further working towards becoming a […]

Dealerships

Ashok Leyland partners with Mahindra First Choice Wheels for used CV sales

Through effective and efficient processes, the company will look to bring in more transparency into this space, thereby increasing options to reduce the number of old vehicles plying across the roadways of India Ashok Leyland has signed an MOU with Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. (MFCWL) to launch an exclusive hybrid ecosystem for its used […]

Dealerships

Jayaraj Group Celebrating 100 years in style

One of Tamil Nadu’s oldest and leading dealership giants celebrated its centenary celebrations recently by organizing an extravagant ‘Auto Expo and Customer Conference’ at Jayaraj Auto Nagar near Tiruchirappalli. The event saw the group’s customers and partners in the region’s CV and CE market coming together to show renewed vigor after two years of lull […]

Dealerships

Eicher strengthens presence in Mumbai with two new 3S outlets

Eicher Trucks and Buses, in collaboration with AV Motors, has opened two new 3S facilities in and around Mumbai. The launch of the new touch-points shows Mumbai’s growing affinity towards Eicher vehicles, notes Rajesh Rajgor AV Motors, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a well-known brand in the world of automotive dealerships. The 19-year-old business is descended […]